Shrimp Chow Mein (not noodles) | A classic Chinese takeout easy to make at home

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and chicken is a more affordable protein option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

Season shrimp with a little bit of salt.

Prepare a slurry by mixing 2 teaspoons potato starch or corn starch with some water.

Cut wonton wrappers in half and then half again.

Air fry the wonton wrappers until crispy.

Add garlic slices to the pan.

Cook shrimp for about 2 to 3 minutes or until they are pink, then set aside.

Add more oil and the rest of the garlic to the pan.

Add onions and cook for about 30 seconds.

Add napa cabbage and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until tender.

Add celery and bean sprouts, stir fry for about 1 minute.

Add salt to the mixture.

Add the cooked shrimp back to the pan and stir fry for about half a minute.

Finish with the slurry, adding more water if you want more sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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